Author: Travancore Ayurveda

According to Acharya Susrutha the Panchakarmas (bio purificatory therapy) are Vamana (Emetic) Virechana (Purgative) Vasti (Enema) Nasyam (Installing medicine through nose) Raktha mokshana (Bloodletting) Raktha Mokshana (Blood letting) Raktha mokshana or Bloodletting is practiced in India since thousands of years. According to our Acharyas the removal of impure blood from the body treats the root […]

In Ayurveda, panchakarma therapy is used for the maintenance of health and eradication of diseases from their root, Nasya karma is one among them. It is mainly given for treatment of diseases above clavicle. NASAL ROUTE IS DIVIDED INTO 3 FUNCTIONAL ZONE Vestibular region Respiratory region Olfactory region VESTIBULAR REGION found at the opening of […]

Ayurveda means “Science of Life”. Ayurveda focuses on positive health by eradicating the diseases in the body with the help of age old scientific techniques. Positive health can be achieved with well balanced metabolism as well as keeping the mind, soul and senses; happy, calm and content. Today let us understand the importance of “GHEE” […]

According to the Hindu calendar, the seasons are being divided broadly under two AYANS i.e. solstices which are Uttarayana(Adana kala) & Dakshinayana(Visarg kala). When there is movement of sun towards the North direction which takes away the strength so called as Adana Kala it compromises Uttarayana which is compromised of 3 rtu (seasons) that are […]

In Ayurveda, Swasth Person is a person who enjoys his normal life. The objective Ayurveda is to maintain health of a healthy person and treat the ailment or issues when it occurs in body “Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam” “Aaturasya Vikar prashamanam” Ayurvedic Treatment or Chikitsa is mainly carried out in two ways Shodhana Chikitsa ( 5 […]

Disorders of Endocrine gland are as old as mankind. And the prevalence is increasing day by day leading to many complications. Endocrinal disorders are may be subdivided into three groups. Endocrine gland hypo secretion (leading to hormone deficiency). Endocrine gland hyper secretion (leading to hormone excess). Tumours (benign or malignant) of endocrine glands. Endocrine disorders […]

Dhanyamladhara is a type of Sweda (Sudation) therapy. This comes under Parisheka sweda. Pouring of hot kashayam/thailam/ghrutham/kanji etc liquid over the body from a specific height is known as Parisheka sweda. Dhanyamladhara is made of 3 word – Dhanya means cereals, Amla means sour &Dhara means stream pouring or showering. Ingredients- Tandula – Rice Pruthuka […]

MIGRAINE , freezes your daily activities ?? Migraine is a severe throbbing headache that often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. It can last hours or days. Broadly on one side of the head. It is a neuro vascular disease and is Very common health condition usually begins in early adulthood. Gastrointestinal disturbances […]

INTRODUCTION Menopausal syndrome is a nothing but hormonal imbalance due to ageing. The family and social background of an individual has major impact Women between the age group of 40-55years suffer from these symptoms. Menopause (Rajo nivritti) is stoppage of menstruation with loss of reproductive capacity. Menopause is biomarker of ageing (Jara)and is associated with […]